Valanga Khoza

Valanga Khoza Charms His Audiences With Humour And Wit Telling Stories Of His Life Growing Up In South Africa And His Travels Across The World As A Refugee. These Stories Are Embellished By Beautiful Music Form Many Traditional Instruments Such As The Kalimba Marimba And Shijoro Jaw Harp Aswell As Irresistable Rhythms From The Guitar Percussion And Valanga’s Velvety Voice. Valanga Has Performed And Warmed Audiences Of Adults And Children At Selected World Music Events And In Many Schools Across Australia. Aswell As Recording Five Albums Of Original Music He Is Also The Author Of Well Known “Gezani And The Tricky Baboon” Puplished By Allen And Unwin In 2001. He Will Have You Laughing Singing Tapping Smacking Dancing And Swinging...Come And Join In! Valanga Also Conducts Joyous Singing Workshops Of South African Songs And Chants. The Material Includes Traditional Original And Freedom Songs. He Explores Traditional Rhythms And Harmonies Through Voice And Movement. This Singing Is Very Inclusive And Is For Anyone Who Can Speak And Have Fun! Many People Who Have Taken Part In His Workshops Leave Surprised At The Fact That They Were Singing So Beautifully When They Have Never Sung Before In Their Lives! His Workshops Have Been With The General Public Community Choirs Festivals And Small Groups. Some Of The Workshops Have Ended Up In Live Recordings With The ABC Including An Album Called “The Choral Sea”. Valanga Left South Africa In 1976 Exiled Along With Many Other Young People Because Of Their Struggle Against Apartheid. The Music He Has Since Created Reflects The Places He Has Been And The People He Has Touched Throughout His Journey. read less